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Features

Blooming Times: Plant a Geranium!

Shady woodlanders, sun-worshippers or rockery characters – there’s a hardy, hardworking geranium for every location...

Homes Extra: Pools & Hot Tubs

Create year-round holiday vibes in your very own back garden with the addition of a super fun and relaxing swimming pool or hot tub...

What to Watch in July 2025

Your guide to all the best new films and TV shows coming to UK screens this month...

Spotlight Events: July 2025

Your guide to all the best events happening near you this month...

Community News

Councillors Approve Warehouse Plans

An animal feed business has secured planning permission to create a new warehouse near Mayfield...

Williams Secures Hickstead Trial Success With Brand New Ride

The 2010 Hickstead Derby champion Guy Williams marked himself out as the one to watch in this year’s class, after securing a one-two finish in the Agria Derby Trial

Plans For 35 Flats Submitted For Bognor Arcade Site

Plans for 35 flats above Bognor Regis Arcade have been submitted for to Arun District Council...

Indian Restaurant Battles For License Renewal After Objections From Authorities

An Indian restaurant owner faced objections from police and licensing officers for the second time in a matter of months after re-applying for a drinks licence for his business...

Hidden Membership

Win A Two-Night Stay At The Seaview Hotel With Breakfast And Two-Course Dinner

We're offering one lucky Hidden member and a plus one the chance to enjoy a fantastic two-night stay at this beautiful coastal hotel in...

50% OFF: Two Tickets For £25 For Highweald Vineyard Tours

Please note this is a commercial offer and not an editorial piece. We're offering all of our Hidden members the chance to enjoy a...

50% OFF: Visit Hammerwood Park 2025

Enjoy a visit to Hammerwood Park this summer at just £5 each for Summer 2025! Set within picturesque Sussex parkland, Hammerwood Park is...

Win A Family Ticket To The Heavy Horse And Country Show 2025

We've got FIVE family tickets up for grabs to this exciting event at the South Of England Showground! Step into the Heavy Horse & Country...

Stuff We Like!

Five Real-Life Fantasy-Like Places You Can Visit

Fantasy stories spark our imaginations with enchanted forests, glowing caves, and castles in the clouds—but the real world offers plenty...

Five Brilliant Brain Teasers For The Week (07/07/25)

This week’s set includes two light, smile-inducing riddles, two logic-based challenges, and one difficult classic of deduction. Ready to...

Top Five Hidden Gem Villages to Visit in the UK This Summer

As summer hits its stride and the big tourist hotspots fill up, it’s the perfect time to go off the beaten path. The UK is scattered with...

Top Five Sunset Spots in the UK to Catch Golden Hour Glory

There can be something really magical about a UK summer sunset — long evenings, glowing skies, and the kind of golden hour that seems to...

Food And Drink

Recipe: Miso Salmon

This excellent recipe uses Miso to great effect, creating a satisfying and healthy salmon supper

Recipe: Summer Bean Salad with Basil Aioli

This delicious recipe creates a colourful salad that's a feast for the eyes and bursting with summer flavours...

Recipe: Spicy Tomato Pasta Salad

As we head into summer, it's time for fresh, seasonal flavours and a kaleidoscope of colourful ingredients...

Recipe: Traditional Hot Cross Buns

Instead of buying from the supermarket, why not make these brilliant buns at home? Hot cross buns are an Easter favourite, so your guests are sure to be impressed...

Home And Garden

Blooming Times: A Guide to Watering

Flo Whitaker explains how to keep your garden irrigated throughout summer - and makes an appeal for ‘slow watering’...

Blooming Times: Sociable Climbers

There’s a group of plants that’s often overlooked – annual climbers. These fast-growing characters are easy to propagate from seed. Give them a sunny, sheltered spot and they’ll perform all summer long, says Flo Whitaker

Blooming Times: A Potted History

Camellias make wonderful garden plants – and a delicious cuppa too. Flo Whitaker unpacks the curious tale of tea...

Homes Extra: Smart Bathrooms

Turn your bathroom into a modern and luxurious sanctuary with the addition of smart features. Sara Whatley discovers more...